Salvation Army seeks camp sponsors

Thursday

Apr 18, 2013 at 4:08 PMApr 18, 2013 at 4:12 PM

The Ridgecrest Salvation Army is seeking sponsors to help send local children to summer camp.Two camps are scheduled. The first is June 10-15, and the second is July 22-27 at Camp Redwood Glen. The camps are open to all children ages 8-12.

By John V. Cianijciani@ridgecrestca.com

The Ridgecrest Salvation Army is seeking sponsors to help send local children to summer camp.Two camps are scheduled. The first is June 10-15, and the second is July 22-27 at Camp Redwood Glen. The camps are open to all children ages 8-12.Envoy Donna Griffin said camp costs $255 per child, which includes transportation.“We try to go by getting them sponsors, or parents can pay their way or even a partial payment,” she said. “We rent commercial busses, and it takes 45 children per busload.”She said the first camp still has 25 open slots out of 45.“There are children who never get out of Ridgecrest, and sometimes this is a lifetime experience,” said Griffin. “The only they have that they remember as children is somebody did something special for them, so we want to make a lifetime memory.”She said camp activities include swimming, hiking, environmental activities, sports such as soccer and baseball, crafts, chapel and campfires.“They’re all with counselors, and they’ve all had background checks for camp safety,” she said.Griffin said there is a $20 application fee per child, but it can be waived.Sponsors can be individuals, businesses or memorial. Monetary sponsorship donations may be sent to the Salvation Army Camp Fund, P.O. Box 189, Ridgecrest, CA 93556. Sponsorship donations may also be made with Visa credit or debit card by calling 760-375-7219. All donations can also be brought to the Salvation Army office at 151 N. Downs St.